Human Resources Advisory Services

Ober|Kaler's Employment Group provides counsel to employers on the full range of human resources issues and effective management practices. Our attorneys partner with clients to identify risks, develop practical management strategies, and assist professionals and managers with liability concerns.

We advise clients on a variety of issues including:

• Procedures for hiring and firing employees
• Immigration and naturalization issues
• Intellectual property protection
• Family and medical leave policies
• Harassment complaints and investigations
• Drug and alcohol testing
• Criminal background checks
• Affirmative action plans for federal contractors
• Record-keeping policies and procedures
• Accurate methods for computing overtime
• Proper characterization of individual workers (as exempt or nonexempt, employees or independent contractors)
• Development of personnel evaluations and performance reviews
• Employee military service
• Disability accommodation
• Effective disciplinary policies
• Monitoring employee computer and e-mail use
• Exit interview strategies
• Employee Handbook drafting

Ober|Kaler Employment Group lawyers are sensitive to the fact that many questions arising in the employment context require immediate attention and cannot be delayed, even for a day or two. We are committed to responding on a moment's notice to our clients when they have urgent inquiries and issues.